Transcending time, traditions, and cultures to create ground-breaking dance experiences
For over 20 years, Canadian Choreographer, Peter Quanz, has inspired global audiences with ground-breaking performances that embrace human vulnerability, passion, and beauty.
Today, as Resident Choreographer of China’s Harbin Ballet and Artistic Director of Winnipeg-based Q DANCE, Peter continues to build exceptional collaborative relationships that deepen human experiences within dance, music, and visual arts.
Collaboration. Discovery. Growth.
These are the values of Q DANCE, a choreographic laboratory dedicated to the discovery of new ballets and visual art performances.
As the company’s Artistic Director, Peter nurtures and mentors an intimate team of creative thinkers to make a personal contribution to dance.
China's youngest ballet company has been described as “a miracle in the history of Chinese ballet” by choreographic specialist, Xiao Suhua.
As Resident Choreographer, Peter partners with an ensemble of 35 dancers to elicit innovative narrative ballets and symphonic dances that are inspired by Chinese culture and Western thought.
Toronto, Canada, May 20 to 24, 2024
An intensive hands-on program designed to help choreographers develop their unique artistic voice.
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Montreal, Canada, 2023
Discover the ballet that brings to life the timeless story of Love, Sacrifice, Abyss, and Death.
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Vancouver Ballet Society, October 25, 2023
"There sometimes comes a moment in a choreographer’s career where inspiration, imagination, and dramaturgy ally in a very special way."
Read Article"Working with Peter Quanz was one of the artistic highlights of my professional career. His warmth and generosity of spirit is something that flows through his choreography and makes the process especially inspiring. I only hope to have the pleasure of working with Peter again."
Rebecca King, Principal Dancer, Finnish National Ballet & Director of Partner Engagement, Youth America Grand Prix